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Mikiko Terashima is an Associate Professor at the School of Planning, Dalhousie University, and Acting Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Planning. She holds a cross-appointment in the Department of Community Health & Epidemiology and is a Scholar at the Healthy Population Institute.
- PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (2011), Dalhousie University
- MSc in Planning (2000), University of British Columbia
- BA in International Studies (1995), Michigan State University
Her research focuses on intersections between urban planning and public health, particularly how social and built environments create health disparities. Key areas include spatial accessibility to essential services, accessible urban design for people with disabilities and older adults, economic valuation of accessible spaces, and walkability metrics incorporating accessibility. She leads the PEACH Research Unit, which develops evidence-based accessibility standards and tools.
Her recent publications explore mental health promotion, ecosystem services in urban planning, cancer prevention geospatial tools, and accessible housing policies. Trends include a strong emphasis on equity, interdisciplinary methods (GIS, health economics), and practical applications for policy.
- 2012-2014 Canadian Institute of Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship
- 2012-2014 Elizabeth May Chair Environmental Research Postdoctoral Fellowship
- 2009-2011 Atlantic RURAL Centre Doctoral Fellowship
- 2005-2008 CIHR PHARE Training Fellowship
- 2005-2007 Killam Pre-doctoral Scholarship
Terashima advises graduate students through research projects at the PEACH Research Unit, which focuses on equity, accessibility, and community health. Current projects include NeighbourAble (SSHRC-funded) and Access-City (Accessibility Standards Canada), using digital twin technology for accessibility audits.
